Whitcombe and Tombs, Wellington. Preface and Introduction details at front of book indicate 1928 but there is a reference on page 354 to February 1929. 544pp with many b&w illustrations. Blue speckled cloth with black illustration of tui and black writing on front. Spine darkened. Front edge of spine has been repaired and there is an absence in cloth below titles. Corners and spine ends bumped and scuffed. Contents tight with some foxing and soiling particularly on e/p's. Envelope on back paste-down is empty. 3 owner names on front e/p.